Cub Scout Leader Training

Required Trainings to Wear the "Trained" Strip as a Cub Scout Leader:

Fast Start Training: the initial training for all leaders in all programs. It is a quick job description with basic tips to manage until training is available. This training is available online, through your pack or district and takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Fast Start Training Online - click here.

Youth Protection Training: This training increases awareness in youth protection issues, reviews all of the BSA youth protection policies and is required for all of the leader training awards. Youth Protection Training is required for all registered leaders participating in any nationally conducted event or activity and is recommended for anyone working directly with the youth. Youth Protection training is available online or through your district. Time to complete varies. Youth Protection Training Online - click here.

This is Scouting: Replaces New Leader Essentials. Designed for all volunteers and provides the basics of the Scouting programs, the age appropriateness of those programs, and our values and methods. This training is usually delivered online or by the district training committee and takes approximately 2 hours to complete.  This is Scouting Online - click here.

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training: Leader specific includes five different breakout sessions related to Cub Scouting for Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Den Leaders and Assistants, Pack Committee Chairs, Committee Members, and Cubmasters and Assistants. This training takes approximately 3 hours to complete. Offered at the District level.

Additional Important Trainings:

Chartered Organization Representative (COR) Training:  As a chartered organization representative, you hold a key position in Scouting. While there is honor attached to this position, it is not an "honorary" one. Your primary function is to ensure that the chartered organization's Scouting program succeeds. The COR is head of the "Scouting department" in the organization, and as such the responsibilities of the units and leadership is ultimately the COR's responsibility. Offered at the District level. Your Job as a COR

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) - Techniques for planning a safe camping experience for Cub Scouts. One full day of training. Offered at the District or Council level.

Outdoor Skills for Webelos Leaders - Essential outdoor skills for Webelos Leaders to share with their Webelos. May be held in conjunction with Boy Scout Leader Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills. Weekend or one day. Offered at the District level.

Scouters' Academy - Day long program of action, activites and program ideas. Offered at the Council level. Scouters Academy - click here

Cub Scout Leader Roundtable - Monthly program with the purpose of giving leaders the skills and ideas they need to deliver an exciting Cub Scout Program to the boys. Offered at the District level.

Certification Saturday - One day session designed to teach safe BB and archery range officers for district and/or council events. CPR is also offered. Please note shooting sports are not den or pack activities. Offered at the Council level. Certification Saturday - click here

Wood Badge - Weeklong or multiple weekend training course designed to provide adults with advanced leadership skills and a more dedicated involvement in Scouting. Offered at the Council level.  Wood Badge - click here

Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat Training: This training is required for your unit to participate in ANY aquatic activity.  Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat training is available online or through the Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base. Time to complete varies. Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat Training Online - click here.

National Training Conferences held a Philmont Training Center located in Cimarron, New Mexico.  Invitational training held during the summer to enhance knowledge, skills and attitude to improve performance of District and Council level Scouting roles.  Philmont Training Center - click here